Chroma Studio Force II 72 Quick Start Manual page 2

1. Overview
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The Chroma-Q Studio Force II LED batten range is a powerful lineup of professional lighting
industry, specifically designed for TV Broadcast and film applications but also performs
particularly well in other situations demanding high quality tunable white light such as touring key
lights, exhibitions, corporate events and theatre lighting.
In addition, the advanced control management technologies to evenly washing large areas, units
are suitable for a wide range of, lighting applications, including key-lighting, uplighting,
backlighting and wash applications, together give you a radically increased color palette, a high
CRI and theatrical grade dimming, all in the same fixture.
Available in 6 ft/1.8m, 4 ft./1.2m, 1 ft./0.3m versions.
The Studio Force features built-in power supplies which can operate as a standalone unit or
remotely controlled through ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512-A protocol. via a cable or a Lumen
Radio wireless connection, when using the optional radio module.
2. Safety
1. This product is for professional use only. It is NOT intended for domestic or
outdoor use.
2. The bright flash of light during power-up and continuous strobe effect may cause
Caution
epileptic seizure.
This product must be used with safety cable.
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3. Cabling
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The Studio Force II use Neutrik powerCon TRUE1 connectors for power input and through.
The DMX control data input and through connections from an external control console are via
XLR 5-pin connectors. The chassis are ground bonded.
Note: The maximum number of Studio Force 72 fixtures running off a single power input cable is
2 at 120V AC or 4 at 240V AC. The maximum number of Studio Force 48 fixtures running off a
single power input cable is 3 at 120V AC or 6 at 240V AC. The maximum number of Studio
Force 12 fixtures running off a single power input cable is 12 at 120V AC or 22 at 240V AC.
Please refer to ANSI and AWG standards for the maximum data and power cable lengths.
4. Mounting
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The Studio Force II are equipped with built-in adjustable mounting brackets for floor, wall and
truss mounting applications. Use the pair of quick release levers for easy tilt adjustment. Secure
the fixture with a safety bond through the fixing hold that is built into the end plates of the fixture.
5. Orientation
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The Studio Force II are using symmetrical lenses and can be used in any orientation.
6. Cyc & Border Lens
"Cyc Lens" and "Border Lens" are slide-in optical accessories available to adjust the light
output. An accessory slot is available for locking. Spring Plungers are pre-installed at the far
ends of both accessory slots to lock in-place the slide-in panels. The height of the spring
plungers are preset and fixed with no need for further adjustment.
7. Control
The control functions of the Studio Force 72, 48 & 12 are accessed through the touchscreen
display on the rear of the fixture. For more details on all of the settings, please refer to the user
manual located on the Chroma-Q website:
A Focus button is provided on the back of the fixture to turn the fixture on full for focusing. Press
the button a second time to return to normal operation.
From the Home/Main Menu, press one of the four buttons located at the bottom of the screen to
adjust the user settings.
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DMX
1. To set the DMX start address, press DMX from the home screen.
2. Enter the DMX start address using the numeric buttons.
3. Press Apply to save.
MODE
There are 5 DMX control modes featuring and 4 grouping options to maximize your creative
control. Access and select control modes and grouping by pressing the Mode button from the
Main Menu. Press Apply once you have selected the settings for your show.
1. Press the Mode button on the Main Menu.
2. Select your control mode: RGBW, RGB, KHI, HSI, Cine-Q, Mode Options
3. Select your Grouping (X1, X4, All, od/ev)
4. Set the options such as the extra control channel
5. Press Apply to save the settings.
SETUP
Press Setup to access the technical settings for the fixture. From the Setup screen, you can
set and/or view the following parameters:
DMX Data: View the DMX data being received relevant to the fixture.
Fan Speed: Set the fan mode to Quiet, Studio, Live or Live Quiet
Rotate Display: Rotates the display.
Frequency: Allows setting of the PWM frequency from 750Hz to 24kHz. Note that lower
PWMs result in smoother fades
DMX Lost: Selects what happens when the control signal is lost; Hold last look, Off, or plays
back a prerecorded Look.
Lock: Locks the screen.
Reset: Provides for fixture processor reset to factory, or user recorded settings.
Upload Engine: Provides access to upload software revisions for the light engines.
Fw Version: Displays installed versions of processor and light engine firmware.
DMX Source: Select whether DMX data is being read from a wired or wireless source.
Eng Temp: Displays the light engine temperatures.
Note: Always remember to press Apply to store the settings
LOOKS
From the Looks screen you can record and playback looks.
Factory Default Settings
SFII 72 SFII 48
DMX 1 1
Address
Foot Print 3ch (1-3) 3ch (1-3)
Mode KHI KHI
Lock Disabled Disabled
Pixels All All
DMX Lost Last data Last data
Fan Speed Live Live
Frequency 750Hz 750Hz
Reset Default Default
Legacy HSi Disabled Disabled
Flip L→R L→R
Cine-Q 8b Enabled Enabled
SFII 12
1
3ch (1-3)
KHI
Disabled
All
Last data
Live
750Hz
Default
Disabled
L→R
Enabled